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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.52, 1,790.69 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.52, 1,790.69 and 424.84 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.52 : 1,790.69 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.52/1,790.69 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.52x = 1,790.69 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.52x = 760,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,752.64/1,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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